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The 2008 Farm Bill Report: Making an Impact through NIFA

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) was established by the Food Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (the 2008 Farm Bill) to find innovative solutions to issues related to…

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Small Farm Digest Summer 2013

Small Farm Digest Summer 2013

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Small Farm Digest Summer 2012

Small Farm Digest Summer 2012

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Small Farm Digest Winter 2010

Small Farm Digest Winter 2010

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Request for Waiver from Target Percentage for Multistate Extension Activities and Integrated Activities

Request for Waiver from Target Percentage for Multistate Extension Activities and Integrated Activities

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National Institute of Food and Agriculture FY2013 President's Budget Proposal

Research enables development of the knowledge needed to solve many of the issues facing our nation. Education strengthens schools and universities to train the next generation of scientists, educators, producers, and citizens…

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Federal Register - February 28, 2012

In his November 23, 2009, Executive Order 13520 on Reducing Improper Payments and his February 28, 2011, Presidential Memorandum on Administrative Flexibility, Lower Costs, and Better Results for State, Local, and Tribal Governments,…

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FAEIS News - February 2013

In this edition of our online newsletter we explore trends in graduate enrollment in 139 public and Land-grant institutions.

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1890 Facilities Program, Section 1447, Special Terms and Conditions C

Special terms and conditions for the 1890 Facilities Program.

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Best Practices in Nutrition Education for Low-Income Audiences

The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), identified a need for a comprehensive set of best practices in nutrition education for low-income audiences for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program educational projects,&nbsp…

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USDA Strategic Plan FY 2014 - 2018

Mission Statement USDA provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. Vision…

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CYFAR Program Annual Report 2013

The Children, Youth, and Families at Risk (CYFAR) Grant Program is funded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to support the collective collaboration of the land-grant system to ensure the positive programmatic…

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NIFA Strategic Plan FY2014 - FY2018

NIFA Strategic Plan FY2014 - FY2018

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1994 Land-Grant Directory

Find faculty, presidents and staff in NIFA's 1994 program

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Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program Directory

This list provides e-mail, phone numbers and photos.

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Data Management Plan for NIFA-Funded Research, Education, and Extension Projects

NIFA’s mission is to invest in and advance agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. NIFA’s investments in transformative science directly support the long-term prosperity and global preeminence of U…

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REE Action Plan

USDA has created a robust infrastructure to perform world-class science, deliver classroom and community education, and transfer technologies from the laboratory to the private sector for the benefit of the Nation. Tracking our…

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Science of Gene Flow in Agriculture: Meeting Report

NIFA sponsored a workshop in Washington DC on September 7–8, 2011, about the science of gene flow in agriculture and its role in co-existence.Participants from the seed and plant production industries, the plant sciences community, and…

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Agricultural Equipment on Public Roads White Paper Development

A white paper entitled Agricultural Equipment on Public Roads is under development and will target the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Occupational Health and Safety, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT),…

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Aligning and Elevating University-Based Low-Income Nutrition Education

The nation's Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension System (LGU-CES) is committed to ensuring that low-income populations have a safe, affordable, and healthy food supply. Two low-income nutrition education programs that are core…

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Development of a Questionnaire to Assess the Dietary Behavior of Low-Income Populations

This report describes the development of a short, standardized assessment of dietary behaviors associated with dietary quality for use with the food assistance eligible and recipient populations across the United States. The…

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Extension Research Proposals "Improving SNAP-Ed Programs and Evaluations"

The goal of this funding initiative was to support research projects that would provide direct benefit to the delivery or evaluation of SNAP-Ed programs. The findings and recommendations are being disseminated directly to SNAP-Ed…

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SNAP-Ed 2010 National LGU Report

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education through the Land-Grant University System for FY2010 Report was created in response to an identified need for baseline data from the final year, FY 2010, prior to enactment of…

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FSNE 2005 National LGU Report and 2006 Nutrition Portfolio

This is the second national report for Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) (currently known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education (SNAP-Ed)) within the Cooperative Extension/Land-Grant University System. The…

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FSNE 2002 National LGU/CES Report

The 2002 Food Stamp Nutrition Education within the Cooperative Extension/Land-Grant University System is the first national report for Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) (currently known as the Supplemental Nutrition Education…

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